The Insurance Law Section is an official, sanctioned section of the State Bar of Texas consisting of approximately 2,300 members. Membership is open to all members of the State Bar of Texas.
Our Mission: Promoting collegiality and educating the bench, bar, and public about Texas insurance law.
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The Insurance Law Section is governed by a Council elected from the Section membership at the Section’s annual meeting. Section officers are elected from and by the Council
News
Did You Miss the Insurance Law Webinar – Texas Anti-Indemnity Act for Construction Contracts?
Order the recording of the 8/10/22 webinar to get the latest update on recent court opinions, trends in litigation, and unresolved issues.
Did You Miss the Insurance Law Webinar – Turning Eight Corners into a New Era?
Order the recording of the 4/27/22 webinar to get the latest update on this much-anticipated Texas Supreme Court decision.
Insurance Law Webinar – Firearms and Insurance Law
Order the recording of the 12/7/21 webinar to get the latest update on recent Firearm decisions affecting Insurance Law.
Events
Articles
Extra-contractual Claims in the Context of Underinsured Motorist Coverage
The Southern District of Texas, McAllen Division recently issued an opinion in a UIM case that precludes the recovery of extra-contractual damages absent a finding that the insured was entitled to benefits.
Insurer’s Payment of Appraisal Award Not Complete Bar to Extra-Contractual Claims
The Supreme Court recently issued three per curiam opinions clarifying the effect of an insurer's payment of an appraisal award.
Texas Supreme Court Rejects Language-based Exception to Eight-Corners Rule
The Court has addressed — and rejected — a language-based exception, under which an insurer’s duty to defend is determined by the claims alleged in the petition and the coverage provided in the policy documents.
Recent Decisions
Palomino v. Allstate Vehicle & Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 05/22/2024
District Court Grants Insured's Motion to Compel Appraisal
Texas Green Star Holdings, LLC v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London
Court: ND Tx 05/21/2024
Insurer's Motion to Compel Arbitration Granted in Part
611 Carpenter LLC v. Atlantic Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 05/20/2024
Court Grants in Part and Denies in Part Insured's Motion to Compel Appraisal
Transamerica Life Insurance Co. v. Jeffrey Davis
Court: ND Tx 05/17/2024
Motion to Dismiss Answer and Counterclaim in Life Insurer's Interpleader Action Denied
Guiles v. GeoVera Advantage Insurance Services, Inc.
Court: ED Tx 05/16/2024
District Court Affirms Summary Judgment Following Payment of Appraisal Award
Guiles v. Geovera Advantage Insurance Services, Inc.
Court: ED Tx 05/16/2024
Insurer's Post-Appraisal Motion for Summary Judgment Granted in Storm Damage Dispute
Barron v. Century Insurance Group
Court: ED Tx 05/15/2024
Magistrate Recommends Denial of Summary Judgment on Insurer's Policy Exclusions
Progressive County Mutual Insurance Co. v. Freeman
Court: Tx 14-Houston 05/14/2024
Court Reverses and Renders Judgment For Insurer in Case Involving Validity of a Regular-Use Exclusion
Allen v. Homeowners of America, MGA Inc.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 05/14/2024
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer in Claim Arising Out of Water Damage from Frozen Pipes
Vanner v. Spinnaker Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 05/14/2024
Remand Denied Where Insurer Accepted Adjuster's Liability Prior to Removal
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